Discussion: Pedals

I'd like to get new pedals for my mountain bike for AR. Do you have any suggestions? I'd like some that are decent at shedding mud. That's really the only requirement :)

Hmmmm. All of my pedals are Shimano XT spd's now. The M520's are a bit cheaper (but good) version. I use them for all the different types of biking that I do (cyclocross, mtn, and gravel) because they're a really good all-around pedal. I don't typically have any issues with mud unless it's super thick. I used to use the Shimano PD-M324's on my mtn bike for AR. They are flats on one side and spd's on the other. The thinking behind that was for a super short biking section I could just keep my running shoes on, then still have the clip-ins for regular biking sections. They're a bit heavier pedals though. I know some people really like the Crank Brother's style of pedal and claim they are best for shedding mud. Although, I think that they may not be great for long distance pedaling because they don't have any kind of "platform" to help distribute weight.

As with most things, I think personal preference and a little "trial and error" is what it comes down to. In my experience, considering all of the different types of off-road biking I do, the Shimano XT, XTR, or the M520's are what works best for me :)

Thanks for your insight! I was leaning toward Shimano's. That's what we use now and I've only had problems with mud once.